AWDO57 re-cap

State the legal requirements of risk assessments and method statements

State the implications of not preventing accidents and ill health at work

State typical accident reporting procedures

• Report it to the HSE

• Report it to your immediate supervisor

• Report it to the H&S supervisor, who will log it in the accident book

• Report it to your workmate

State the importance of reporting accidents and near misses

State the potential injuries and ill health that may occur from incorrect manual handling

State the reasons for ensuring safe manual handling in the workplace

• To prevent injury to staff

• To ensure jobs run without incident

• To ensure profits remain

• To appease all H&S requirements

List 1 mechanical lifting aid that is available to assist manual handling in the workplace

Define the term ‘working at height’

State how hazards and potential risks associated with working at height can be controlled